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WX52 RUA

2002 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

45,886 mi
Last recorded45,886 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX52 RUA
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 45,886 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Aug 2025 45,884 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Aug 2024 45,379 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2023 44,937 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2022 44,336 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 43,849 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 43,320 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 42,932 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Sep 2019 42,927 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 42,257 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 40,929 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2017 40,928 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 39,977 miles

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Pass 14 Aug 2015 38,978 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 38,245 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 36,797 miles

both rear axle bushes worn

Fail 13 Aug 2013 36,797 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

both rear axle bushes worn

Pass 16 Aug 2012 35,894 miles

o/s rear tyre cracking

Fail 16 Aug 2012 35,894 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

o/s rear tyre cracking

Pass 17 Aug 2011 34,175 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Aug 2010 31,393 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 29,466 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Sep 2008 24,169 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Aug 2007 20,954 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 17,224 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2006 17,224 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Audi A3?

Based on 7,415,025 MOT tests across 593,922 vehicles.

78.0%
Pass Rate
7,083
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
593,922
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 173,142
Stop lamp not working 65,421
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 58,420
Registration plate lamp not working 52,417
coil spring broken 45,761
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WX52 RUA is a 2002 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2002 Audi A3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.3% with a typical mileage of 97,904 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Audi A3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 173,142 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WX52 RUA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi A3 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 24 years old, this Audi A3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WX52 RUA registered?

WX52 RUA is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 1 September 2002.

Is WX52 RUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for WX52 RUA shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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